Lead Mission Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Staff Systems Engineer

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Lead Mission Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Modeling, Simulation & Analysis organization. This position will be located in Linthicum/ Baltimore, MD and may require up to 100% on-site work, depending on the project.

How You Will Make a Difference at Northrop Grumman:

As the lead developer of RF sensors for some of the most advanced systems in the U.S. arsenal, Northrop Grumman is a world leader in advanced sensor systems and design. These include radars for air dominance platforms (such as the F-22, Joint Strike Fighter, F-16), bomber and strike programs (such as B-1B), airborne / maritime / ground-based surveillance missions (AWACS, MESA, G/ATOR and UAV systems such as Global Hawk), as well as restricted programs and missions.

Northrop Grumman has needs for Mission Engineering experts to contribute to simulation-based operational analysis projects.  The team is a leader in digital transformation in the MS sector and Baltimore campus, leveraging a model-/simulation-based approach including DevOps principles and High Performance Computing.

Qualified candidates will have opportunities to accelerate the delivery of capabilities to our customers through the development and use of advanced models and simulations of platforms, sensors, weapons, and their interactions with the environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The position involves Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) of advanced systems using C++ object-oriented design, advanced data structures and test driven development. Additional experience developing with Python is desired for large scale data analytics, probability and statistics, including the application of design of experiment techniques for the evaluation of system and mission performance. The position also includes the integration of MS&A with operational flight software, collecting and analyzing data from laboratory or flight tests, the verification and validation of simulation performance against flight test data, and formally verifying that the models meet specified requirements. The position requires high technical rigor required to produce publication quality reports which define the foundation for simulation credibility across all stakeholders and provide the artifacts to support formal simulation Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VVA).

Candidates should be highly motivated developers who can work independently to develop software, design documentation and model V&V artifacts. The systems, simulations and workflow are highly complex therefore strong problem solving skills are desired. Developers are encouraged to innovate to solve problems and identify improvements across MS&A products. The role is multidisciplinary in nature and provides tremendous technical growth opportunities.

Key Traits for Success in this Role:

A desire to apply a multi-disciplinary approach to problems

Independence and a sense of ownership of one’s work

Dedication to excellence in technical execution

A desire to learn and excel in software development (C++, python), systems engineering, and technical writing.

A desire to mentor junior engineers and scale the team's throughput and individuals' technical growth

Description:

The successful candidate possesses an engineering background combined with the ability to be an effective communicator, technical team leader, and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders.

This position requires a technical leader that can act independently, requiring little oversight.

The candidate will have experience with analytical modeling (mission and/or systems performance modeling).

Experience using AFSIM, C++ and Python

An employee in this position:

•  Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.

•  Works with the Program Manager to prepare proposals and monitor project costs.

•  Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models.

•  Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures.

•  Simulates real-time operations and develops software that simulates behavior of systems.

• Develops integrates and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with

12+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 10+ years of experience with a Master’s degree: or 7+ years of experience with a PhD

Active or ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance to start

Ability to pass an enhanced security review

Preferred Qualifications:

DoD Top Secret Clearance

Master's or PhD Degree

Experience in physics-based model or simulation development

Experience with real-time or reactive simulation/software development

Experience using AFSIM and/or Brawler

Domain experience in simulations of RF, EOIR, Communications or related systems

Experience with one or more of the following: Statistics, design of experiments, predictive/prescriptive analytics, high performance computing

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts 

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This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. 

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Salary Range: $153,600 USD - $230,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.